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To The Manor Born - 40th Anniversary Quiz
Monday 30th September 2019
To mark 40 years of the great sitcom To The Manor Born, here's a quiz to see how much you remember about the comedy starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles.
Win a bundle of iconic pre-Python sketch shows
Friday 27th September 2019
This feature refers to an event that has now finished.
Featuring the stars of Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Goodies, and pre-dating both comedies, the landmark 1967 sketch shows Do Not Adjust Your Set and At Last The 1948 Show have been fully restored for new DVD releases. We have three bundles of both titles to give away.
Top stars to take part in Slapstick Festival 2020
Friday 27th September 2019
The Slapstick Festival 2020 will run from 23rd to 26th January in Bristol. Stars set to appear include Rob Brydon, Barry Cryer, The Goodies, Harry Hill and Stephen Merchant.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Zach Zucker
Friday 27th September 2019
He's spawned a monster with Jack Tucker, but how many walkouts did Zach Zucker add up in Adelaide?
Michael Legge and Tony Slattery are Rock 'n' Roll Superheros
Thursday 26th September 2019
Why are Michael Legge and Tony Slattery wearing unforgiving spandex with the rock band Art Brut? All will be revealed...
British Comedy Quiz #69
Wednesday 25th September 2019
This week's quiz starts off with a question about the late great Ken Dodd...
Next up on NextUp, the Netflix of UK stand-up
Tuesday 24th September 2019
Online stand-up streaming platform NextUp has an exciting line-up of content planned for the autumn, and - if you act before Friday - you can join the likes of James Acaster in owning part of the company via its crowdfunding campaign.
Women In Comedy Festival 2019
Tuesday 24th September 2019
The Women In Comedy Festival 2019 is set to run in Manchester from 3 to 13 October. Acts taking part include Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jen Kirkman, Jojo Sutherland and Harriet Dyer.
Random 8: Tiernan Douieb
Tuesday 24th September 2019
He talks politics to kids, and podcasts about it for adults, but which Play School veteran would he choose as our next Prime Minister?
Zach Zucker talks about Jack Tucker
Monday 23rd September 2019
Zach Zucker talks about his wrecked egomaniac stand-up comedian character Jack Tucker, who he says people either really love or hate.
John-Luke Roberts interview
Monday 23rd September 2019
Late in the Edinburgh Fringe we hunkered down with John-Luke Roberts to talk about his splendidly-crafted but stupidly-named new show - now on tour - plus TV writing, tricky audience sizes, Izzard, Python, his early stuff, his awkward stuff, and that surprising award snub last year.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Sally-Anne Hayward
Friday 20th September 2019
She's about to head out on tour with Hayley Ellis - but what's that about eye masks and a Shewee?
Peaks and Valleys
Wednesday 18th September 2019
A good outlook is important for a month at the Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Quiz #68
Wednesday 18th September 2019
Jonathan Creek is amongst the 10 subjects we're aiming to test your knowledge on in this quiz.
Random 8: Katy Brand
Tuesday 17th September 2019
She's hosting the Funny Women Final, and written a book about Dirty Dancing - but what did Katy Brand make of the musical?
Sara Pascoe - Comedians Giving Lectures interview
Monday 16th September 2019
Sara Pascoe introduces her new TV show, and reveals she enjoyed being cheeky as host.
On the Road, to the Maxx, with Shappi Khorsandi
Monday 16th September 2019
As her UK tour rolls into Soho Theatre, Circuit Training finds Shappi Khorsandi in a high street store, actively juggling life and comedy. It's a balance that wasn't really working before her big TV break - but this show celebrates those circuit days. Although that I'm A Celebrity windfall was clearly handy too...
Objectively Funny Festival 2019 preview
Friday 13th September 2019
London's Objectively Funny Festival is now firmly established as the first major stop-off for comedians after the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's a look at some of the comedians performing at the festival this year.
First Gig, Worst Gig: Laurence Clark
Friday 13th September 2019
Back on tour and with a new play also in the bag, Laurence Clark takes us through his highs and lows.